Christina Sambor is the North Dakota State Director at Gender Justice, working to advance gender equity and protect North Dakotans’ rights. A licensed attorney, she previously ran her own law firm specializing in family law, employment law, civil rights, and legislative advocacy. Sambor has lobbied at the North Dakota legislature since 2015, championing vulnerable populations like youth, victims of violence and trafficking, the unhoused, and the LGBTQ+ community, and has successfully strengthened protective laws and secured funding for related programs. She holds a JD from Pepperdine University, a BA from the University of North Dakota, and has completed executive education programs at Harvard Kennedy School and Georgetown
Born and raised in Bismarck, ND, but spent 18 years in Minneapolis before returning home in 2016. After overcoming struggles with addiction, homelessness, and an HIV diagnosis, I found recovery with the support of my family and the recovery community. In 2023, I founded Shine Bright & Live, North Dakota’s first HIV nonprofit, with the mission to educate, support, and connect those living with HIV throughout the state.
I was born in Minnesota, but have lived in few other states: Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Florida and now North Dakota which has been home for the last 9 years. I have two boys and two dogs. I have worked at BSC in Student Finance for over 3 years, and prior to that worked in Financial Aid at United Tribes Technical College. I have been a Higher Education Professional since 2004. In my spare time I am a soccer, baseball, and basketball mom. I also mentor other women and try to live a life of service to others as best I can.
